"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Psychology."; Thesis advisor: Carolyn Fallahi.; M.A.,Central Connecticut State University,,2014.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 52-69).

"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Psychology."; Thesis advisor: Joanne DiPlacido.; M.A.,Central Connecticut State University,,2013.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 53-66).

"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Health Psychology."; Thesis advisor: Joanne DiPlacido.; M.A.,Central Connecticut State University,,2014.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 43-54).

"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in General Psychological Science."; Thesis advisor: Jason Sikorski.; M.A.,Central Connecticut State University,,2013.; Includes bibliographical references...

Sex is a vital part of oneself. Due to its biological and social functions, sex has a profound impact on an individual’s physical and psychological health. Risky sexual behavior may have particularly harmful consequences, including contracting...

"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Psychology."; Thesis advisor: Jason Sikorski.; M.A.,Central Connecticut State University,,2013.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 61-70).

This study looks at sexual harassment policies and the differences between four Department of Correction agencies and the private sector. The objective is to examine data to determine if correctional professionals exhibit a higher sexual harassment...

Women who have sex with women (WSW) are an understudied population. This study examined the differences between sexual minority women of color with HIV/AIDS and sexual minority women of color without HIV/AIDS. Outcome variables that were measured...

Today, all 50 states in the United States of America have created a system of registration and notification for convicted sex offenders. These laws were quickly enacted in the past several years in response to horrific crimes against children that...

"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Psychology."; Thesis advisor: Nghi D. Thai.; M.A.,Central Connecticut State University,,2014.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 30-33).

Embedded within the definition of a personality disorder is the notion that the traits that define each condition have been pervasive and distinct throughout an individual's lifespan. It is reasonable to assume that because these traits have been...

The purpose of this study is to more closely look at the effect of biases in juror perceptions of sexual assault cases based on two factors: the gender of the prosecution and defense attorneys, and the presence of alcohol as a mediating factor in...

The importance of understanding juror perceptions of witness credibility has increased over the last few decades. Understanding how jurors perceive eyewitness testimony may assist in bringing about further changes within the judicial system. It may...

In the early 1960s, Canon Clinton R. Jones, Jr. of the Episcopal Church, assigned to Christ Church Cathedral in Hartford, Connecticut, became concerned about the plight of homosexuals and transgendered people. Alarmed by stories of the...

The techniques of art may have developed by accident, however the growth of the profession has been quite deliberate. Many individuals who enter counseling, struggle with the placement of feelings into words. Therefore, the use of art therapy...

Upon its publication in 1859, Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species revolutionized the worlds of science, religion and literature. Many nineteenth-century authors immersed themselves in transposing scientific ideas onto their literary...

Sex offenses have been in the news for many years. Many offenders are not sent to prison but rather are supervised in the community. Sex offender treatment has been used to treat sex offenders to reduce the risk to reoffend and improve community...

Norman Mailer has never been portrayed as a favorite of female readers;
moreover, he has been persistently misunderstood in terms of the female role in his works
throughout his fifty-six year writing career. These misinterpretations may be...